US Bridges

Twp. Road 105 over Newark Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of US30 · Structure no. 8554536

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 105 over Newark Creek is a concrete slab carrying Twp. Road 105 over Newark Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 508 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 105
CrossesNewark Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of US30
RouteCounty Highway T0105
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80069, -81.66847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2018)
Projected traffic705 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 105 over Newark Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Twp. Road 105 over Newark Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 105 over Newark Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 105 over Newark Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 105 over Newark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.